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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 77 BEALE STREET |
Address2 | P.O. BOX 770000, MAIL CODE B 29H |
City | SAN FRANCISCO |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94177 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 30518-12
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6. House ID# 301100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Steven S. Lucas, Attorney & Agent for Filer |
Date | 7/20/2015 6:10:23 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1229: DRONE AIRCRAFT PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1385: PRESERVING AMERICAN PRIVACY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 635: DRONE AIRCRAFT PRIVACY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1608: CONSUMER DRONE SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1314: COMMERCIAL UAS MODERNIZATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
LINE 13 NOTE: OF THE $650,000 DISCLOSED UNDER SECTION 162(E) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST $10,000 (ACTUAL EXPENSES $652,513), $257,279 REPRESENTS NON-DEDUCTIBLE STATE AND LOCAL LOBBY ACTIVITIES, AND $395,234 REPRESENTS NON-DEDUCTIBLE FEDERAL LOBBY ACTIVITIES.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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DYE |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); PROVISIONS RELATED TO LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
SILVIA |
ALDANA |
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N/A |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); PROVISIONS RELATED TO LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL
HR 1560: PROTECTING CYBER NETWORKS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1629: ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1731: NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1770: DATA SECURITY AND BREACH NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1802: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2177: ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2271: CRITICAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2402: PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2412: NEW ENERGY FOR AMERICA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
S 128: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 259: A BILL TO MODIFY THE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR GRID-ENABLED WATER HEATERS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 535: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 723: UTILITY ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACTS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 754: CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 765: A BILL TO APPROPRIATELY DETERMINE THE BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS AND UTILITY ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACTS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1048: A BILL TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO AMEND OR ISSUE NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FANS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1063: AMERICAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1241: ENHANCED GRID SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1243: GRID MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: HYDRO LICENSING, PERMITTING REFORM, PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY, SMART GRID MODERNIZATION AND ENERGY STORAGE LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: CAPITAL GAINS, DIVIDEND TAX RATES, NORMALIZATION/ EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES, INTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY, AND DEPRECIATION RATES LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT RE-AUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PIPELINE SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: VETERANS HIRING LEGISLATION
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION (ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
DISCUSSION DRAFT: MODERNIZING AND PROTECTING INFRASTRUCTURE - ENERGY RELIABILITY AND SECURITY; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
SILVIA |
ALDANA |
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N/A |
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RICHARD |
DYE |
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N/A |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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MATT |
MILLER |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2412: NEW ENERGY FOR AMERICA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: HYDRO LICENSING, PERMITTING REFORM, PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY, SMART GRID MODERNIZATION AND ENERGY STORAGE LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: CAPITAL GAINS, DIVIDEND TAX RATES, NORMALIZATION/ EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES, INTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY, AND DEPRECIATION RATES LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT RE-AUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PIPELINE SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: VETERANS HIRING LEGISLATION
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION (ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
SILVIA |
ALDANA |
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N/A |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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MATT |
MILLER |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1560: PROTECTING CYBER NETWORKS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1731: NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1770: DATA SECURITY AND BREACH NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2271: CRITICAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2402: PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 754: CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1241: ENHANCED GRID SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
DISCUSSION DRAFT: MODERNIZING AND PROTECTING INFRASTRUCTURE - ENERGY RELIABILITY AND SECURITY; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
RICHARD |
DYE |
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N/A |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2412: NEW ENERGY FOR AMERICA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: CAPITAL GAINS, DIVIDEND TAX RATES, NORMALIZATION/ EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES, INTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY, AND DEPRECIATION RATES LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
SILVIA |
ALDANA |
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N/A |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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MATT |
MILLER |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FISCAL YEAR 2016 APPROPRIATIONS LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL (LIHEAP); PROVISIONS RELATED TO LOW INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROPOSAL
HR 1560: PROTECTING CYBER NETWORKS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1629: ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF
THE BILL
HR 1731: NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PROTECTION ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1770: DATA SECURITY AND BREACH NOTIFICATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1802: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2177: ENERGY SAVINGS AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2271: CRITICAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2358: ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2402: PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2412: NEW ENERGY FOR AMERICA ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2749: DAMS ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2898: WESTERN WATER AND AMERICAN FOOD SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
P.L. 113-121 (HR 3080): WATER RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2014; PROVISIONS RELATED TO SECTION 1006
S 128: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 259: A BILL TO MODIFY THE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR GRID-ENABLED WATER HEATERS; ALL
PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 414: CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 754: CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1048: A BILL TO REMOVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY TO AMEND OR ISSUE NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR CEILING FANS; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1063: AMERICAN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1208: PIPELINE MODERNIZATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1209: PIPELINE REVOLVING FUND AND JOB CREATION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1236: HYDROPOWER IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1241: ENHANCED GRID SECURITY ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S 1243: GRID MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: HYDRO LICENSING, PERMITTING REFORM, PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY, SMART GRID MODERNIZATION AND ENERGY STORAGE LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: CAPITAL GAINS, DIVIDEND TAX RATES, NORMALIZATION/ EXCESS DEFERRED TAXES, INTEREST DEDUCTIBILITY, AND DEPRECIATION RATES LEGISLATION
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: PIPELINE SAFETY ACT RE-AUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PIPELINE SAFETY/INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
BILL NOT YET INTRODUCED: VETERANS HIRING LEGISLATION
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION (ENERGY & COMMERCE COMMITTEE); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
DISCUSSION DRAFT: HYDROPOWER REGULATORY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2015 (REPRESENTATIVE CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS); ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
DISCUSSION DRAFT: MODERNIZING AND PROTECTING INFRASTRUCTURE - ENERGY RELIABILITY AND SECURITY; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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DYE |
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MELISSA |
LAVINSON |
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MILLER |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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